Neighborhood Crime Roundup: Gunfire, Burglaries, and Alleged Money Laundering in Henderson

In Green Valley, Henderson police responded Monday morning to a family disturbance involving alleged gunfire at the same residence where officers had previously intervened twice in recent months. According to KTNV, the alleged suspect, an adult male, was arrested at the scene and charged in connection to three separate shooting incidents at that location over the past week. The status of this case is ongoing, with police confirming the arrest but withholding further details due to the active investigation.Near Eastern Avenue and Sunridge Heights Parkway on Wednesday evening, officers initiated a traffic stop after observing erratic driving consistent with possible impairment. The incident resulted in an arrest for alleged DUI and possession of a controlled substance. This case is under review and police have not released additional details.In the Whitney Ranch area in the early hours of Friday, police were called for a reported burglary in progress at a retail shopping center. Officers detained an adult male suspected of attempting to gain entry into multiple businesses. The suspect was taken into custody and booked on charges of alleged burglary and attempted theft. Detectives report the investigation as closed with an arrest made; a case number was not immediately available.Neighborhoods near Stephanie Street and Paseo Verde saw an alleged aggravated assault Wednesday night. Henderson police received multiple 911 calls about a disturbance involving a weapon. Officers arrived to find one adult male with non-life-threatening injuries, apparently stemming from a dispute between acquaintances. No arrests have been made, and the case remains under investigation. Police have not requested public assistance and have not released suspect information.On Sunset Station grounds, Thursday at approximately 10:30 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the parking area. The vehicle is described as a blue, late-model sedan. No suspect description has been released as detectives continue to review surveillance footage. The case is listed as active and under investigation.Federal law enforcement, in partnership with the Henderson Detention Center, announced the arrest of three individuals as part of a wide-reaching federal investigation into an alleged transnational human trafficking and money laundering operation in Southern Nevada. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reports that Hua Xiao, Cheng Cheng Li, and Jianming Li, all Chinese nationals, were taken into custody in Henderson following the bust of multiple illicit massage parlors operating as fronts for criminal activity. The suspects face multiple felony charges including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The U.S. Marshals Service facilitated the detentions. Case numbers for the operation are LLV251000059782, LLV251000059695, and LLV251000059670.Henderson police commenced an enhanced pedestrian safety campaign this week, emphasizing traffic law enforcement at intersections citywide. This operation is part of the regional “Joining Forces” initiative and will remain ongoing through October 31. Officers urge both drivers and pedestrians to adhere to all safety ordinances during this period.No significant suspect descriptions have been released for listener assistance, and police have not issued public appeals related to any of the ongoing cases.Trends this week indicate a rise in disturbances escalating to violence in residential neighborhoods and continued targeting of commercial properties for break-ins. Authorities also note the presence of highly organized financial crimes intersecting with human trafficking as a regional concern.Anyone with information on these or other incidents is urged to contact Henderson police at 702-267-5000, or leave anonymous tips with Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.Thank you for tuning in and please remember to